National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Preparing for Work Site Shutdowns
Editor's Note: This is a notification from NRCA NRCA recognizes many NRCA members may be required to suspend work because of COVID-19, and to assist them, NRCA has prepared guidance for contractors who find themselves having to suspend jobs in progress. NRCA’s suggested guidelines for in-process projects where a short- or ...
NRCA Announces Recipient of 2020 Charlie Raymond Award
The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced GAF, Parsippany, N.J., is the winner of the Charlie Raymond Award. The award was presented at NRCA’s 133rd Annual Convention held Feb. 2-6 in Dallas and is named in honor of former NRCA President and J.A. Piper Award recipient Charlie Raymond, who took on ...
National Roofing Contractors Association Releases 2020 Manual Volume and Boxed Set
The new volume updates the 2016 volume under the same title and serves as a reference for contractors, architects and roof consultants. To provide the roofing industry with the most comprehensive information about the metal panel and spray polyurethane foam roof systems used in low- and steep-slope applications, the National Roofing ...
Inaugural Diversity + Inclusion Forum
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Join roofing and industry professionals to learn about creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. Where will you be for the first ever Diversity + Inclusion Forum? Join us in Washington, D.C. at the Marriott Wardman Park on April 21, 2020. This event will take ...
Share this Letter - Roofing is an "Essential Business"
Editor's note: The following is an important letter from the NRCA. The past few days have brought a great deal of uncertainty to our members. This is particularly true for those concerned about the “essential worker” or “essential business” designations coming from their state and local governments. Today, NRCA ...
Let’s Talk About Safety
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Take a break on May 4-8 to discuss fall hazards and fall prevention with your employees. This year marks the seventh annual National Safety Stand-Down. Presented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), this event will take place on May 4-8, 2020. The purpose ...
2020 Roofing Day Cancelled After Careful Consideration
Editor's note: This is a notification for the NRCA As you may know, on March 15 the Centers for Disease Control strongly recommended the cancellation of all events involving more than 50 participants because of the ongoing public health crisis related to the novel coronavirus. Also on March 15, the District ...
OSHA Offers Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The document provides practical guidance ...
Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc.'s Rod Petrick Elected Chairman of the Board of the National Roofing Contractors Association
Rod Petrick, president of Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc., Frankfort, Ill., has been elected the next chairman of the board for the National Roofing Contractors Association. Petrick was elected during NRCA's 133rd Annual Convention held Feb. 2-6 in Dallas and will serve during the 2020-21 fiscal year. "It takes a lot of ...
Diversity + Inclusion Forum 2020 Schedule Announced
Having a strong record of diversity, equity, and inclusivity is critical to attract top talent, so make plans now to attend the inaugural Diversity + Inclusion Forum on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Join us Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Washington Marriott Wardman Park in the ...
